The Voice of Job Seekers

Mark Anthony Dyson ★ Career Writer ★ Speaker ★ Thinker ★ Award-winning Blog & Podcast! ★ "The Job Scam Report" on Substack! ★ I hack and reimagine the modern job search!

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The Science of Successful Job Hunting with Mildred Talabi

The Science of Successful Job Hunting with Mildred Talabi

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Mildred Talabi

Today’s job hunting requires being proactive in every way. This means using social media and other tools including video, blogging, and Twitter.  It is one of the ways to stand out, and today’s episode we’ll discuss how important it is to be proactive and get noticed.

Thanks for joining us for a very special edition of this podcast! It’s special because for the first time, there will be a video version of the podcast on YouTube which is now live. There is a slight difference in the editing of the video, but the same conversation. I am always open to suggestions for switching it up. If you have suggestions of any kind, you can contact me in three with ways:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 708-365-9822

Blog: TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com

Twitter: @MarkADyson

My guest for this episode is Mildred Talabi (@MildredTalabi).  Her latest book is The Science of Successful Job Hunting. She started out as a journalist and eventually, became a career advisor on the side. Her career advice has appeared on a Google forum (you can find this on YouTube), JobMob, and Guardian.

When I first talked to Mildred last May, she was writing a book regarding youth unemployment and the affect joblessness was having on them. Then she shifted and was inspired to write a book for the general job seeker population.

Writing about youth is not a stretch at all. In fact, Mildred works a full-time job in training 16-24 year-old youths career development.

Two things you should know about the episode recording:

1) This was recorded on Labor Day when people were in a festive mood. You will hear a little music in the background.

2) Around 4: 00, Mildred’s audio dramatically improved through the use of headphones. The audio editing reflects.

Here are some highlights from our discussion:

2:35

Mildred explains that she is an accidental  career advisor. Her background is in journalism and as an assistant editor she had to recruit people, and saw people were forward horrible CV’s.  Mildred started her first book (7 Keys to a Winning CV) while professionally working as an editor for The Guardian.

6:48

Mildred expands on the notion that passion is a good start but you can’t live off of it. Skill can be developed and that passion and skill is good.

9:30

We agree that you can pilot your passion, meaning that you can charge minimally with friends and family, and grow from then. Once you can test and get results, then you can charge more. Mildred give some examples from her career to reach that “sweet spot.”

13:11

Mildred and I discuss how job seekers should blog, stand out, and be innovative. It allows employers to Google and find you to leave a positive impression of you.

15:38

Mildred also shares how much she’s learned by blogging and reading. “There is so much available out there as far as knowledge…”

17:56

Mildred agrees that it is an employers’ market in the hiring process to eliminate candidates from the basic level.

Our conversation lasted more than 45 minutes. I decided to publish it in it’s entirety because of the loads of gems she offers. You can download a free sample chapter today of Mildred’s latest book.

By the way…

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About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.

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Why Career Centers Should Teach Lifelong Job Skills with Denise Felder

Why Career Centers Should Teach Lifelong Job Skills with Denise Felder

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Denise Felder

 

Career Centers must prepare high school, and college students to job search for life. It is a hindrance to the student if the teaching and engagement is short term or assumed.

Thanks again for listening to the podcast. I would love your feedback, the good, bad, or ugly (please be tactful).

The Blog: TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com

Call me: 708.365.9822

Email me: [email protected]

Denise Felder (@DeniseMpls) is the Director of Professional Development, Career Technical Education for the State of Minnesota Colleges and Universities.  She has been a Career Advisor for 15 years working with teens and adults in nonprofit agencies and schools. She currently helps educators, administrators, and advisors who teach in high schools, colleges and universities. She still volunteers with community organizations helping low-income people to make education and employment decisions.

Highlights from our conversation:

  • Schools that have placement offices can be a hindrance because it is not teaching students the job finding skills, and additionally puts pressure on staff to find any job. Her goals are to teach students life long skills to go with the mentality of, “… Teaching them how to fish…”
  • The local economy impacts the success of the program, but the entry level jobs help a student see their specific career trajectory
  • Faculty can aid in the students’ vision if they are familiar or working in the current field to understand career trends in hiring. If the faculty doesn’t, then enlisting the help from career services
  • Alumni can play a huge and relevant role in mentoring students. They can provide experience to student through informational interviews
  • Denise talked about the “new world of work” as each student and job seeker needs to prepare to be an independent contractor. Her advice is to think long-term and your “career identity”

 

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.

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Show Confidence and Resilience in Your Job Search

Show Confidence and Resilience in Your Job Search

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Confidence and Resilience (1)

Without confidence and resilience in your job search, people will wonder and wander. You got it. You must show it. If you lack these two vital attributes, or if you need reassurance, this is the episode for you.

If you would like to provide feedback such as how liked or disliked today’s show, or if you want to suggest a topic or guest, please feel free by contacting me:

Email: mark [at] thevoiceofjobseekers.com

Blog: The VoiceofJobSeekers[dot]com

Phone: 708.365.9822

This week’s show is going to infuse your job search showing you are the right candidate! Let me introduce you to our guests this week:

At 2:18…

Aaron Morton (@aaron_morton) is a confidence coach, and founder of The Confidence Lounge. He has a diverse background in counseling, behavioral therapy, and as a personal trainer. He helps his clients increase their confidence so you can get more out of what they want.

Here are highlights from our discussion:

  • Confidence is a major part of sealing the deal. Competence is a part of the hiring decision, and so is confidence as a major factor
  • Confidence also brings a diversity to your job search portfolio
  • Aaron describes confidence as a two-pronged approach: How you consider you experience up to the moment and the level of certainty of what life throws at you
  • He also stated that confidence is affected because of the amount of rejection he or she experienced
  • Many job seekers do not apply for jobs as avoidance associated with rejection
  • I asked Aaron to explain durability as he did in a YouTube video – as he stated, there is a difference between strong and durable

At 23:57…

I never heard of a resilience coach before I met Mark Black. When I read his story, it made sense. He teaches people how to become and remain resilient. We all need this and especially those who are conducting job searches. I can almost guarantee that employers would love to hire a resilient individual.

Mark Black (@MarkBlackSpeaks) is founder of MarkBlackSpeaks.com, and an international speaker who shares his story of how he endured physical battles (even one near death) to eventually run marathons. I will save what he shares for you to listen from his mouth. Here are the other highlights from our conversation:

  • Mark explained he experienced going through the stages of death, eventually he became content with what will happen and make the best of his situation
  • He started speaking at a high school graduation, and was unprepared when someone asked for a business card
  • While building his business, he spent seven years as a substitute teacher (I did it for four years)
  • First attribute of resilience is acceptance – Don’t over-dramatize situations but accept the reality as it is. Denial is destructive
  • Second, be adaptable. Proactive adaptation is better than being forced
  • Third, determination & persistence. Trying and failing multiple times is essential

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About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.